Legislature(2005 - 2006)
2005-04-30 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2005-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1219 SENATE JOURNAL ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE FIRST SESSION Juneau, Alaska Saturday April 30, 2005 One Hundred Eleventh Day Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President Stevens at 5:45 p.m. The Senate was convened for the purpose of a technical session. Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the roll call of the Senate be waived and all members be shown as present. Without objection, it was so ordered. Standing Committee Reports SJR 15 The Judiciary Committee considered SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Requesting the United States Congress to end the abuse of tort laws against the firearms industry. Signing do pass: Senator Seekins, Chair; Senators French, Huggins. Signing no recommendation: Senator Guess. The following previously published fiscal information applies: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Legislative Agency The resolution was referred to the Rules Committee. Announcements Announcements are at the end of the journal. 2005-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1220 Rule 23(d) of the Alaska State Legislature Uniform Rules is currently in effect. Adjournment Senator Gary Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment until 12:00 p.m., May 1, 2005. Without objection, the Senate adjourned at 5:47 p.m. Kirsten Waid Secretary of the Senate April 2005 2005-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1221 Announcements Americans with Disabilities Act Notice - Persons with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats to access committee meetings may contact the appropriate committee office or the Legislative Information Office in their community. Reasonable advance notice is needed to accommodate the request. For further information, call the ADA Coordinator at 465-3854 Voice/465-4980 TDD. STANDING COMMITTEES + indicates teleconference = indicates bill previously heard/scheduled FINANCE Apr 30 Saturday Senate Finance 532 9:00 AM -- Meeting Delayed to Call of Chair -- += HB 182 WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES/DP += HB 91 INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINORS += SB 156 LAYOFF/NONRETENTION OF TEACHERS += HB 119 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM += SB 108 INSURANCE + SB 24 REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIREES = SB 138 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER SALES + SB 135 ASSAULT & CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE + SB 157 REG. COST CHARGES: UTILITIES/PIPELINES + SB 182 STATE VETERANS' CEMETARY & FUND + HB 136 DRUNK DRIVING TREATMENT PROGRAM Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 01 Sunday Senate Finance 532 1:00 PM + SB 24 REEMPLOYMENT OF RETIREES += SB 156 LAYOFF/NONRETENTION OF TEACHERS += HB 182 WAGE & HOUR ACT: EXEC/PROF/ADMIN/SALES/DP += HB 91 INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINORS += HB 119 AK REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM + HB 136 DRUNK DRIVING TREATMENT PROGRAM + SB 135 ASSAULT & CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE += SB 108 INSURANCE + SB 121 STATE OF AK CAPITAL CORP.; BONDS + SB 122 AMERADA HESS INCOME; CAPITAL INCOME ACCT. + HB 35 EXTEND BD ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS/SURVEYORS + HB 75 HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING + HB 132 CRIMES AGAINST ELDERLY + HB 156 COMMISSION ON AGING + HB 230 LOANS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING TENDERS += SB 46 APPROP: CAPITAL BUDGET + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1222 FINANCE (continued) May 02 Monday Senate Finance 532 6:00 PM <Finance Subcommittee Meeting> += HB 130 UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT/STATE FOREST Public testimony may be limited to 3 min. if necessary. (The public hearing may end prior to 9:00 pm if all public testimony has been heard) ---------------------------------------- HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES May 02 Monday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + HB 53 CHILDREN IN NEED OF AID/REVIEW PANELS <Pending Referral> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 04 Wednesday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled May 06 Friday Butrovich 205 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JUDICIARY Apr 30 Saturday Butrovich 205 9:00 AM -- Meeting Adjourned 2:15 pm -- += SB 125 LICENSING MEDICAL OR CARE FACILITIES += SB 127 EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS: FINANCIAL INTERESTS + SB 165 CARD ROOMS & OPERATIONS += SB 186 EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS += SB 187 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS/MEETINGS + SJR 15 BAN LAWSUITS AGAINST FIREARMS INDUSTRY + HB 33 EFFECT OF REGULATIONS ON SMALL BUSINESSES += HB 81 CONTRACTOR LICENSE ENFORCEMENT += HB 149 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES + HB 183 CAMPAIGN FINANCE: SHARED EXPENSES/LISTS += HB 184 MUNICIPAL FIREARM ORDINANCES + HB 210 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TESTING <Bill listing does not indicate the order in which each will be taken up> + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled 2005-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1223 JUDICIARY (continued) May 01 Sunday Butrovich 205 4:00 PM += SB 125 LICENSING MEDICAL OR CARE FACILITIES += SB 127 EXEC. BRANCH ETHICS: FINANCIAL INTERESTS += SB 186 EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS += SB 187 LEGISLATIVE ETHICS/MEETINGS += HB 33 EFFECT OF REGULATIONS ON SMALL BUSINESSES += HB 81 CONTRACTOR LICENSE ENFORCEMENT += HB 149 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES += HB 183 CAMPAIGN FINANCE: SHARED EXPENSES/LISTS += HB 184 MUNICIPAL FIREARM ORDINANCES += HB 210 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TESTING + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled <Order listed does not indicated order each bill will be taken up> ---------------------------------------- LABOR & COMMERCE May 03 Tuesday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + HB 123 OCCUPATIONAL BDS:EXTENSION/RECEIPTS/PSYCH += HB 169 REAL ESTATE LICENSEES + SB 180 PERSONAL INFORMATION SECURITY/SS# Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: May 05 Thursday Beltz 211 1:30 PM + Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled Including But Not Limited to: ---------------------------------------- STATE AFFAIRS May 03 Tuesday Beltz 211 3:30 PM + SB 189 REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE/I.D. Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled ---------------------------------------- JOINT COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 66 & HB 67 Apr 30 Saturday Senate Finance 532 12:00 PM = HB 66 APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET = HB 67 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS/BRF Departments TBA 2005-04-30 Senate Journal Page 1224 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 66 & HB 67 (continued) May 02 Monday Senate Finance 532 -- Time to be Announced -- Conference Committee on HB 66/HB 67 ---------------------------------------- LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL May 06 Friday Senate Finance 532 5:00 PM Agenda TBA ---------------------------------------- OTHER MEETINGS JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEALTH CAUCUS May 02 Monday Fahrenkamp 203 12:00 PM "Cover the Uninsured Week 2005" A healthy lunch will be served. ---------------------------------------- JOINT SESSION May 05 Thursday House Chamber 11:00 AM Governor's Appointees ---------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS Apr 30 Saturday Senate Chamber 11:00 AM TECHNICAL SESSION IN THE SENATE